272 results for: Lake Union
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Sailors training at naval training camp, Seattle, circa 1918
During World War I, the University of Washington had a U.S. Navy training station on the shores of Lake Union. Before the camp closed in 1919, over 5,000 men had been trained there for both naval and naval aviation units.In this image, taken on the deck of a moored ship, four sailors use an unidentified training apparatus. They may be…
ID Number:1983.10.74
Date:Circa 1918
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View of the Denny Regrade area, circa 1925
Denny Hill, which stood north of Seattle's downtown was thought to block the city's growth. The steep hill was removed in two stages between the 1890s and the 1930s, and the land was regraded. The area where Denny Hill stood is still known as the Denny Regrade.This photo was taken in about 1925, after the first Denny Hill regrading project.…
ID Number:1983.10.498
Date:Circa 1925
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City Light power plant on Lake Union, circa 1926
Seattle City Light built a coal-burning steam plant in 1906 to generate electricity for the growing city. With its large windows and smokestacks, this distinctive building on Lake Union is still a landmark. The power plant operated until 1984. It is now the home of a research company which has preserved the building's earlier character.This photo, taken in the mid-1920s,…
ID Number:1983.10.608
Date:Circa 1926
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Portage Bay and University of Washington campus from north Capitol Hill, Seattle, circa 1930
This view shows Portage Bay and the University of Washington from East Boston Street on Capitol Hill. Handwritten on sleeve: City View U of W Campus from East Boston St.Webster & Stevens number: 135094
ID Number:1983.10.998.1
Date:Circa 1930
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Sailors drilling at naval training camp, Seattle, circa 1918
During World War I, the University of Washington had a U.S. Navy training station on the shores of Lake Union. Before the camp closed in 1919, over 5,000 men had been trained there for both naval and naval aviation units. Handwritten on sleeve: Naval Training Camp DrillWebster & Stevens number: 65659
ID Number:1983.10.1217
Date:Circa 1918
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Office interior at the Naval Training Station, circa 1918
When the United States entered World War I in 1918, the University of Washington provided land on the shore of Lake Union for a Naval Training Station. In this photo, navy trainees work and talk on the telephone in the station's busy office while women type and file. Webster & Stevens number: 66247
ID Number:1983.10.1241
Date:Circa 1918
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Hangar interior at naval training camp, Seattle, circa 1918
During World War I, the U.S. Navy had a training station on the University of Washington campus. The Navy buildings were on the shore of Lake Union, near where the university's health sciences center is now located. This photo shows the interior of a hangar with two planes. Handwritten on sleeve: U.S.N.T. Caralion Int Hangar.Webster & Stevens number: 66293
ID Number:1983.10.1246
Date:Circa 1918
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View of Latona Bridge and Lake Union, Seattle, circa 1915
Seattle's first substantial bridge to cross Lake Union was the Latona Bridge, a pile-driven, fixed-span bridge linking the Eastlake neighborhood to the University District at Portage Bay. Constructed in 1891 for Seattle pioneer and investor David T. Denny (1832-1903) as an extension of his Rainier Power & Railway Co., the bridge was rebuilt in 1902 to allow pedestrian and vehicular…
ID Number:1983.10.1383.2
Date:Circa 1915
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View from roof of Pike Place Market, Seattle, circa 1919
This view looking north on Pike Place from above the Main Arcade building shows bustling activity and traffic from both cars and horses on both Pike Place and Western Avenue (left side of frame). The old Armory building that was demolished in the 1960s can be seen in the distance. Signs in image: Seattle Cabinet Wks; Mfg & Show Cases;…
ID Number:1983.10.1659.2
Date:Circa 1919
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Exterior of Lake Union Dock Co., Seattle, circa 1920
This image of Seattle's Lake Union was taken from the west side of the lake, facing north towards Fremont. Prominent in the frame is a large steamship, likely docked for repairs at the Lake Union Dock Company, which was located at 2700 Westlake Avenue N. from at least 1920-1930. There are also several other small boats and houseboats moored here,…
ID Number:1983.10.1948.1
Date:Circa 1920